Kioxia Reports Zero Damage to Plants After Japan Quake, Production On Track
April 22, 2026 – On April 20, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the waters near eastern Honshu, Japan, with a focal depth of approximately 20 kilometers. This seismic event had a significant impact on several regions that are hubs for the semiconductor industry. Kioxia, a major Japanese semiconductor manufacturer,…
Intel Prioritizes AI Ambitions Over Short-Term Business Split, IFS Faces Production Hurdles
May 14 2025 – Following the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as Intel’s new CEO, the market has been abuzz with speculation about potential shifts in the chip giant’s strategic direction. However, during the JPMorgan Technology Conference (held on May 13 local time), Intel’s Chief Financial Officer, Dave Zinsner, clarified that Tan’s focus would be on…
Apple Rumored to Unleash Largest iPad Air Ever with 12.9-Inch Display in March Update
January 22, 2024 – Rumors are swirling about a potential game-changing update to Apple’s iPad Air series, with reports suggesting the addition of a larger screen variant to the lineup. The annual iPad refresh, which typically occurs in March, could bring a significant overhaul to the popular tablet series. Supply chain leaks have revealed CAD…
AI Dominates Education, but Schools Will Survive as Childcare Hubs: Duolingo CEO
May 22 2025 – Language learning platform Duolingo, recognized globally for its owl mascot, has been doubling down on generative AI in recent years, according to a Fortune report on the 20th. The company made headlines last year when it briefly replaced its CEO with an AI-generated avatar during an earnings call, and it recently…
Apple Confirms Type-C Interface for iPhone 15 Series,Received order in Zhengwei
June 23, 2023 – In a recent press conference held by technology manufacturer Zhiwei Electronics, a shift in the market landscape was discussed with great enthusiasm. The company, renowned for its production of high-quality data cables and connectors, shared their optimistic outlook for the latter half of this year. Despite a relatively sluggish performance in…
Ekatong and Smart Establish Joint Venture for Next-Gen Automotive Software
December 28, 2023 – Ekatong Technology and Smart jointly announced the establishment of a new joint venture company called “SmartMotive Software Technology Co., Ltd.” Ekatong Technology and Smart have collaborated on the development of the smartOS for the Elf #1 and Elf #3 vehicle models. Their collaboration aims to create the ECARX Makalu computing platform,…
MIT Study: Autonomous AI Could Theoretically Replace 11% of U.S. Workforce
November 29, 2025 – A groundbreaking simulation tool has been jointly developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States. This new tool aims to recreate the U.S. labor market using a “digital twin” approach. Dubbed the “Iceberg Index,” the tool operates a virtual AI workforce on…
Apple Faces Challenges in Siri’s Intelligent Development, Some Features May Be Delayed Until iOS 19
March 9, 2025 – Apple has acknowledged that the development of its planned Apple Intelligence Siri functionality is not progressing as expected, according to a report published by MacRumors yesterday. The tech giant admitted that some of the features may be delayed until the release of iOS 19. In a statement, Apple highlighted that Siri…
Japan’s Govt Secures ‘Golden Shares’ in Rapidus for Advanced Semiconductor Tech Dominance
July 14, 2025 – According to a report from Nihon Keizai Shimbun, on the same day, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry unveiled the investment conditions set by the Japanese government for the advanced semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus. Rapidus is required to issue “golden shares” to the government. This move implies that the Japanese government…
Toyota & BMW Forge Comprehensive Partnership in Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Infrastructure
August 27, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Toyota Motor Corporation and BMW Group have announced the establishment of a comprehensive partnership centered around fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), marking a significant shift in the automotive industry’s pursuit of sustainable transportation. Under this collaboration, Toyota will assume the role of supplying critical components such as hydrogen…